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MP3: The Killers "Somebody Told Me" (Josh Harris Remix)
The Killers' Brandon Flowers
"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," must have been the thought
of singer Brandon Flowers when he wrote the lyrics for The Killers'
debut "Hot Fuss." The Las Vegas pop-rock outfit has been the topic of
much speculation as a result of Flowers' ambiguous, gay-themed lyrics.
The handsome crooner gives subtle hints about his sexuality on the songs "Andy You're A
Star" and "Somebody Told Me," but still leaves a wide margin for different interpretations.
"Andy, You're A Star" supposedly describes Flowers' crush on a football athlete in high school. But it is "Somebody Told Me" that has left most people wondering. Flowers sings, "Well somebody told me/You had a boyfriend/Who looks like a girlfriend/That I had in February of last year/It's not confidential I've got potential." Opinions about the song's meaning on fan boards range from Flowers' ex-girlfriend getting a sex change to the singer's desire to have a three-way with his ex-girlfriend and her new girlfriend.
Check out a special remix of "Somebody Told Me" by DJ Josh Harris [MP3] It is a sassy pop-rock tune that recently received a GRAMMY nomination for "Best Rock Song." The song is also included in my 2004 Gay Hits iMix on iTunes.
All rumors aside, let's agree that Brandon Flowers is well in touch with his sensitive side. I believe the song is essentially about how rumors can easily spiral out of control. Flowers finds out through the grapevine that his ex-girlfriend is now dating another woman. He is probably not gay, but at least he is having an open mind about it. (Click here to purchase The Killers' "Hot Fuss" on Amazon.)
December 23, 2004 in MP3 | Permalink
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I LOVE THE KILLERS!!!!!!!! THEY ARE SO FANTASTIC!!!!
Posted by: erica at Feb 25, 2005 11:09:00 AM
In Spin they write about his fiancee who is a girl. So, I dont think hes gay.
Posted by: Amanda at Feb 26, 2005 11:41:38 PM
I don't quite understand all this speculation about whether rock stars are gay, bi, straight or whatever. The Killers are great, they make amazing music, and Brandon Flowers is beautiful...that's about all that matters.
Usually I assume that guys I find attractive are gay, then I get to be surprised when they show an interest in me!
Posted by: Katrina at Feb 27, 2005 8:24:00 PM
He is SOO not gay.
Posted by: Dannay at Mar 7, 2005 9:52:56 PM
He's so hot.. he can't be gay.
Posted by: Dannay at Mar 7, 2005 9:54:23 PM
umm.. i'm really not sure... mybe he was confused as a teenager that would explain why he wrote the song about the football player... he is getting married, to woman... meh, maybe he is bi... who really gives a fuck??? he make's really good music!! and billie joe is the hottest guy ever... and he is bi (which is fukin HOT) billie joe is god
Posted by: jes at Mar 12, 2005 3:03:55 AM
to that person that said billie joe armstrong isn't bi, actually yes he is. i don't have issues with it but he kisses guys at every concert infront of thousands of people and he does it offstage too
Posted by: elle at Mar 20, 2005 2:41:12 AM
How about just end this conversation. NOBODY CARES!!!!
Posted by: Who Knows at Mar 28, 2005 8:19:10 PM
DUDE! Brandon is the hottest guy ever. only becauase he has style doesnt mean his gay.
Posted by: portia hanblein at Mar 29, 2005 5:33:37 PM
Brandon Flowers is fucking BEAUTIFUL at its finest and one day im making a song with him, hes so FABULOUS. so jealous of his wife, i think i can steal him away:-P
Posted by: Mandy at Apr 2, 2005 3:38:42 PM
Wow. I am so tripped that there is an ENTIRE comment post dedicated to discussing whether or not Mr Flowers' sexuality.
Super Highly Amusing!
Posted by: ChinaRED at Apr 11, 2005 1:34:04 AM
hey i looked into that billie joe song about coming clean and what not but i didnt see anything in it that even remotely suggests hes talking about being bi.im not sayin he is or isnt, i dont care, im just saying i dont see the connection to his bed-room predilections and that song .iono
Posted by: jayded07 at Apr 11, 2005 5:44:49 PM
So what if brandon wrote a song about liking a football player ? eminem wrote songs about killing his wife but it dosent mean he did!!!
Posted by: Lillian at Apr 11, 2005 6:23:53 PM
Billie Joe himself has said many times that Coming Clean is about questioning your sexuality. And even if it wasnt, his exact words from The Advocate:
"I think I've always been bisexual."
Also, The definition of BIsexual is being attracted to BOTH sexes. So you can be married to a girl, and be bisexual. You can be dating a man, and be bisexual. Its wierd when people are like "hes married to a GIRL he cant be bi", like people only know how to handle it if someone is Gay or Straight, like there is no room for in between.
Posted by: rhymeswithorange at Apr 13, 2005 7:58:20 PM
I think people should stand up for bi/homosexuality...it's beautiful. Yes Billie Joe is Bi but that doesn't take anything away from his amazing music or personality. Green Day rock!~!!
Posted by: monica at Apr 22, 2005 10:00:12 AM
I think he's gay and he is so friggin hot!! Marrying a female doesn't mean a thing kiddies! Neither does messing around with girls.....well okay, maybe bi then, but there are too many small things that spell gay or at least bi...never mind the obvious things. I thought the kissing the New Order guy thing was so cute! Without tongue - ha ha ha!!
Posted by: misty at Apr 26, 2005 1:32:54 AM
You guys are taking this way too seriously...
Posted by: Nancy at Apr 27, 2005 11:18:29 AM
Oh - and Jeni is right - billie joe is god.
Posted by: Nancy at Apr 27, 2005 11:19:51 AM
doesnt matter if he is gay he is god, fuckin sexy (sexiest guy in the world),the best band member, singer,guitarist.and he is sooooooooooooofine!!!!!!
Posted by: future ms. billie joe armstrong at May 7, 2005 6:06:19 PM
wot the hell just coz ur not famous u need to screww every one else up dont be stupid u retard he was saying the new boi friend was a puff and in andy has it considerd to u that he was writing from another prospective!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: hannah at May 11, 2005 5:21:05 PM
xD Brandon Flowers is NOT gay for god sakes. -shakes head- It's RUMORS my friends. Celeb's have rumors ALL THE TIME! As for "Andy you're a star" ...Erm, I know girls named Andy!!! And like others have said, he just got married to a woman! I dont care if he's bi. I have friends who are and I dont give a god damn shit. XD Im sorry- but EVEN IF HE IS, I'll still love him :P
Posted by: Katie at May 15, 2005 6:20:53 PM
green day and the killers rock
billie joe and brandon are the sexiest men alive
Posted by: zaynah at May 17, 2005 7:52:00 PM
brandon isn't gay!!!!
even if he was it still doesn't change who he is and how hott he is.
i won't believe it to i personally hear him say...yeah im bi or yeah im gay..
but newayz you guys need to lay off his back.. he has other problems to deal with..
ps.omg i thought he was brittish!!!!!!!
Posted by: mary at May 19, 2005 6:24:57 AM
Billie joe is NOT bi. he addimited on the internet. Heis soooo sexy. And so what if he kisses guys, it is only a JOKE. Get it in your heads!
yes, brandon is gay and i don't like his music!
Posted by: Unavalible at May 20, 2005 10:00:38 PM
ok. then y did u come here. most of this stuff is about BRANDON FLOWERS... i dont know y u took time to down brandon but billie joe is bi... get over it.
Posted by: mary at May 26, 2005 5:13:15 PM
